We have pontoons enough for four bridges, but, as our crossing will be resisted, we must manoeuvre some.

All the regular crossing-places are covered by forts, apparently of long construction; but we shall cross in due time, and, instead of attacking Atlanta direct, or any of its forts, I propose to make a circuit, destroying all its railroads.

This is a delicate movement, and must be done with caution.

Our army is in good condition and full of confidence; but the weather is intensely hot, and a good many men have fallen with sunstroke.

The country is high and healthy, and the sanitary condition of the army is good.
At this time Stoneman was very active on our extreme right, pretending to be searching the river below Turner's Ferry for a crossing, and was watched closely by the enemy's cavalry on the other side, McPherson, on the right, was equally demonstrative at and near Turner's Ferry.